Monthly Archives: September 2012

In New Orleans, fall is the favorite time of year for many locals and visitors alike. The sweltering heat and humidity of the summer gradually, and then suddenly, give way to the crisp air and cool breezes of the autumn … Continue reading →

Want to explore the behind-the-scenes magic of New Orleans’ most unique cultural and spiritual event of the year, the infamous Mardi Gras? Since 1947, Blaine Kern Studios has opened the doors of Mardi Gras World to locals and tourists alike … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that the New Orleans Saints are a sacred lifeline of the city as a whole. After Hurricane Katrina, both the city and franchise rebuilt, revisited old ways, and rethought a new plan for success and renewal. That … Continue reading →

In New Orleans, fall, like spring, is festival season. After a long and hot summer, we are anxious to get outside and enjoy the weather as it turns crisp and cool . To take advantage of this temperate perfection while it lasts, we find a reason … Continue reading →

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Take a Ride on the St. Charles Ave. Streetcar: Most New Orleanians see the streetcar as simply a means of transportation. We are fond of our streetcars, just as we are fond of (and proud of) all the things that make our city distinctive. But they are a way of getting to school and to ...

Saintly Women of New Orleans: People tend to think of New Orleans women as rather naughty—and that’s true to a great extent, but there are also three women’s parades that are dedicated to saints. In order of their appearance during the year, they are Jeanne d’Arc, which...

Second Line's: Shortly after Katrina. I was on my way to the 9th ward when I saw the funeral procession of a young woman who died in the toxic aftermath of the storm. I stood a respectful distance away as the hearse and the brass band started the processi...

Ooh Poo Pah Doo: “I wanna tell you about Ooh Poo Pah Doo”
---Jesse Hill
New Orleans has some of the best live music anywhere in the world. Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor, and other famous venues bring great music to thei...